city of angels

I've been wanting to post for a while, but haven't figured out how to articulate what I'm feeling without being sappy. I am going to give it a shot now because it is important me. So bear with me:

I have recently been lucky enough to be involved somewhat in the events leading up to Jennie's and J's wedding, and eventually the wedding itself. During this time (not JUST during this time, but this time has illustrated it more clearly to me) I have been blown over by the kindness and consideration of the people in the circle of friends originating in Batesville. Those of you know me, or at least those of you who have read the hundred things about me, know that I did not have a lot of friends growing up because I was pretty isolated. And I'm not whining about that; I'm just pointing out how new it is to me that because of these people, I can actually go someplace and not have to worry about whether it is going to be accessible, whether someone will help me find the ramp, whether someone will help me cut my food, whether l'll be able to participate in the activities, whether I'll feel included, or even how I'll get there, because I know that my friends are looking out for me. All of that gives me a feeling of security and confidence that I have never felt before, and I believe it is helping me become a stronger person. I can feel it happening.

So all of you of whom I speak know who you are and you should feel so proud for the people- for the friends- that you are! I can trace about 90% of the great things that've happened to me in the last several years to one specific moment and that is when Wendy Willets had the misfortune :) of walking into Leisure Arts. Her bad luck turned out to be my good luck, because from then on, I have been surrounded by angels on earth.

:)